, this was the one suggestion that I simply couldn't get out of my head. It was meant to be the relaxing (and certainly the most indulgent) part of our trip and when we left, I actually felt homesick for the place. We read a ton (I finished two books in four days), slept in, ate great food, met wonderful people, and deprogrammed. Here's a glimpse at how we spent our time at the villa.

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{Morning walks through the gardens}

{Late afternoon chess + champagne + antipasto}

{It was too chilly to swim in the pool, but it made for the ideal lunch spot}

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